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IRRI partners with XAG to advance smart agriculture for rice farming

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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has entered a partnership with agricultural technology provider XAG to enhance rice-based farming systems through smart agriculture. The collaboration, announced Monday, will focus on using drones to improve crop monitoring, productivity, and resource management.

LTFRB studies P15 minimum fare petition amid rising costs for commuters and drivers

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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is reviewing a petition from various transport groups seeking a P15 minimum fare for public utility jeepneys, a move that could impact the daily commute of millions of Filipinos.

DA unveils egg production program to boost livelihood in 82 provinces

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out a new initiative aimed at fostering sustainable livelihood opportunities across the Philippines through small-scale egg production.

RCBC sets terms of USD bond issue; pricing later Tuesday

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Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the Philippines' sixth-largest bank by assets, on Tuesday set the terms of the benchmark-sized US dollar-denominated senior unsecured sustainability notes it plans to issue on 28 January. 

Meralco to tap P75B credit facility

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Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor, said Tuesday it plans to draw from its P75 billion credit facility this week, a move that will help finance the company’s ongoing investments and other general corporate purposes. 
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NFA cuts palay handling time, costs with one-ton bags

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The National Food Authority (NFA) has substantially reduced palay handling time and costs in a pilot test of one-ton bags, replacing conventional 50-kilogram sacks in a system that could speed up grain procurement, maximize warehouse capacity, and free up funds for buying more palay.

Nearly 1M ‘vulnerable’ Filipinos buy P20 rice in September

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Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.

Business mood stays down in September, but firms see brighter quarters ahead

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Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.

EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.
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